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Purpose of Horizontal Drain. Capture Seepage Water Keep Embankment Dry Provide Additional Protection Against Failure. How Does it Work ? . USACE JURISDICTION. LACDPW JURISDICTION. LEVEE ASPHALT. CHAIN LINK FENCE. RIVER. EMBANKMENT. RIVER BOTTOM. 72” DIAMETER R.C PIPE.
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Purpose of Horizontal Drain • Capture Seepage Water • Keep Embankment Dry • Provide Additional Protection Against Failure
How Does it Work ? USACE JURISDICTION LACDPW JURISDICTION LEVEE ASPHALT CHAIN LINK FENCE RIVER EMBANKMENT RIVER BOTTOM 72” DIAMETER R.C PIPE 20’ PERFORATED PIPE 4” DIAMETER 1V:50H Cross Sectional View Horizontal Drain
Drain Location 52 HORIZONTAL DRAINS ALONG 2600’ OF THE LEVEE BASIN 1 LEVEE DESILTING BASIN CANAL SAN GABRIEL RIVER DRAINS FROM MINE AVE PUMP STATION TO SOUTH-EAST END OF THE DESILTING BASIN
How is it Installed ? PERFORATED PVC PIPE HAMMERHEAD RAMMER FLAP GATE VALVE PRECAST CONCRETE BOX
Benefits Trenchless Installation Cost of less than $145,000 Localized installation for problem areas Low Maintenance
Horizontal Drain Cost Estimate Final Cost: $141,300